Director of Preconstruction

Job Description Summary: A key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and extensive client contact. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.  Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients  Lead preparation of proposals for new business  Lead presentations to clients  Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote Swinerton in the markets we serve  Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.  Assist the Division Manager in developing the division strategy, vision and business planning process.  Participate in and assist in attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining top caliber talent  Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period  Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate  Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships  Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project  Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.  Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management  Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate  Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities  Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders  Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis  Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project  Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets  Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings  Meet client’s needs. Provide advice, leadership, planning, etc. to current and future clients.  Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required.  Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs  Report actual project status - schedule and cost  Know and use cost control system  Complete other responsibilities as assigned MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience  Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)  Commitment to client service  Leadership ability  Effective interpersonal skills  Working knowledge of applications and benefits of BIM and VD&C  Problem-solving ability  Strong sense of urgency  Computer skills  Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting  Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)  Self starter Swinerton provides commercial construction services throughout the United States, delivering innovative solutions and outstanding service to our customers for time-tested buildings and facilities. Over our 136-year history, Swinerton has earned a strong reputation as the Premier Builder in the West. As a 100% employee-owned quality contractor, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide robust opportunities for professional growth. Swinerton has built a strong reputation as an employee-owned quality contractor. We hire the best people, give them exceptional training and provide them with the opportunities and the responsibilities that allow them to learn and develop professionally. Swinerton values and recognizes our employees as the essential ingredient to our lasting success. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest greatly in the personal and professional well-being of our people. Together, we have created an excellent place to work; when people join Swinerton, they tend to stay. We strive for a positive work environment that encourages outstanding performance while making room for fun. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company, and we are proud to offer a robust benefits package to support individual and collective success. www.swinerton.com Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer. Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation. We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. 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